Full-Stack Application Developer (EdTech Platform)

This is a hands-on engineering role involving architectural decision-making, backend and frontend development, API design, and testing.

Your Responsibilities but not limited to  

• Build responsive, accessible UI and workflows for parents, tutors, staff & administrators using Next.js + Tailwind. 

• Develop scalable backend services with NestJS (TypeScript) including REST and GraphQL APIs. 

• Design and implement secure data models using MongoDB, Redis caching, and object storage for documents. 

• Integrate with Microsoft Graph API for: 

  • Teams attendance reports 

  • Outlook calendar scheduling 

  • Education roster syncing 

• Integrate with GoCardless API for invoicing, mandates, and payment reconciliation. 

• Implement role-based access control supporting: 

  • Parents (social login: Google/Microsoft Accounts) 

  • Students & staff (Entra ID / School Microsoft 365 login) 

• Develop core workflows: 

  • Admissions and allocation engine 

  • Class timetable management and calendars 

  • Tutor & Class Admin availability + session completion + timesheets 

  • Attendance automation with alerts (missed/late) 

  • Parent access to financial records and student progress 

• Build Admin & Management dashboards for analytics and configuration. 

• Contribute to CI/CD pipelines, code quality, observability, and system reliability through monitoring and automated testing. 

• Ensure compliance with GDPR and robust handling of sensitive educational data. 

Required Skills & Experience 

✅ Strong proficiency in JavaScript/TypeScript 

✅ Experience with Next.js (or React SSR frameworks) 

✅ Backend development using Node.js / NestJS 

✅ Database design & operations with MongoDB 

✅ REST/GraphQL API development 

✅ CI/CD pipelines & GitHub workflows 

✅ Experience implementing authentication & authorization 

✅ Solid understanding of security best practices (OWASP, data protection) 

Nice-to-Have 

⭐ Familiarity with Microsoft Graph API or Azure AD OIDC integration 

⭐ Experience with online payments (e.g. GoCardless, Stripe) 

⭐ Background in EdTech platforms, learning systems, or scheduling systems 

⭐ Docker & Kubernetes deployment pipelines 

⭐ Experience with observability: Prometheus / Grafana 

⭐ Knowledge of accessibility (WCAG) and localisation (LTR/RTL UI) 

Soft Skills 

• Creative problem-solver who enjoys ownership from concept to delivery 

• Collaborative and effective communicator with cross-functional teams 

• Quality-driven with a passion for helping young learners succeed 

  
  

What We Offer 

✨ Opportunity to build a product that transforms education accessibility 

🎓 Exposure to Microsoft education technologies and real-world AI solutions 

🌍 Remote-friendly working with a multicultural team 

📈 Growth pathway in EdTech & technical leadership 

💡 Freedom to influence architecture and product direction